Our Mission

The East Orange Public Library helps people of all ages meet their informational, educational, and recreational
needs by acquiring organizing, and assisting in the use of print and non-print resources.

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Execution of Contracts

The director, as chief administrative officer of the Library, or the assistant director, in the absence of
the director, shall have the authority to purchase equipment or any supplies needed for the routine and
normal operation of the library for which funds have been appropriated. Furthermore, the director, or
the assistant director, in the absence of the director, shall have the authority to sign, approve, and otherwise
endorse service agreements, lease agreements, and any such other operating and maintenance agreements
necessary for the safety and protection of the Library, its property, staff and the general public for which funds
have been appropriated. Board approval shall be required for contracts representing an agreement extending
beyond one year, or for all contracts involving the lease, purchase, sale or disposal of real property (of a value
exceeding $17,500) or as determined by the Public Contracts Law.

The director shall report monthly to the Board of Trustees the nature and cost, if any, of any agreement
or contracts entered into on behalf of the Library in the previous month.